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Proverbs 12:19

American Standard Version

The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

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Proverbs 12:19 in other translations

Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.

Proverbs 12:19 · World English Bible

Proverbs 12:19 in context

  1. 17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
  2. 18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
  3. 19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
  4. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
  5. 21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.